Clubforce vs ClubZap: which is right for your club?

Looking for a ClubZap alternative?
Discover how Clubforce brings memberships, payments, fundraising and club communications together to help volunteers save time and clubs grow revenue.

From integrated fundraising and online sales to ISO 27001-certified data security and your own branded club app, Clubforce gives your club the tools to do more from one connected platform.

Quick Verdict
Both Clubforce and ClubZap offer tools for managing memberships, payments, fundraising and club communications.

Choose Clubforce for…
A connected platform that helps clubs grow revenue through integrated fundraising, payments and online sales, while reducing admin with automated communications and reporting.

At a glance: Clubforce vs ClubZap

Based on each company’s website as of 20 October 2026

Clubforce compared with ClubZap
Features		ClubZap
Payments & registrations
Online membership & registration	Available Customisable registration forms, subscriptions, instalments, and membership management	Available Membership management and online payment
Camps & event registrations	Available Fully integrated registration and communications solution	Partial Separate white-label event booking platform powered by a third-party provider
Secure payment processing	Available PCI compliant payments through Stripe	Available PCI compliant payments
Arrears management	Available Identify outstanding fees quickly and reduce manual payment chasing	Available Automated arrears management
Payment methods	Available Guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay	Available Apple Pay, Google Pay
Marketplace	Available Dedicated online shop with a unified storefront, single checkout and integrated reporting	Partial Products sold through registration-style forms.
Facilities Booking	Partial Coming Q1 2027	Not available No native facility booking. Uses third-party partner SportsKey for online bookings, or Google Calendar for scheduling.
Security and compliance
Data security	Available Externally certified to international standards of information security (ISO 27001)	Not available No external certification
Fundraising software licensing	Available Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission	Not available No licence
Role-based permissions	Available Owner, admin, group manager	Available Full admin and editor only
Granular permissions	Available Control user access by section	Not available Role based permissions only
Fundraising
Club lotto and draws	Available Club Lotto, 50/50 draws, Split the Pot	Available Club Lotto, 50/50 draws, Split the Pot
Auto-renewals	Available Highly optimised for auto-renewals with >71% tickets auto-renewing	Available Auto-renewals available
Automated fundraising communications	Available Targeted, recurring communications using dynamic member audiences	Partial Automated lotto notifications, expiry reminders and re-engagement emails
Fundraising at checkout	Available Integrated upsells, cross-sells and donation prompts	Partial Optional extras available for certain registrations and events
In-person card payments	Available Use Clubforce Tap to Pay to collect lotto payments at club events and automatically add entries to your draw	Not available Not listed on website
External verification & licensing	Available Licensed for use in the UK and externally verified random number generator	Not available None listed
Communications
Mobile app	Available Clubforce Connect app for club news, payments, memberships and communications	Available One shared ClubZap app
Club-branded mobile app	Available Clubforce Connect Pro gives your club its own branded app and app-store presence	Not available Only shared solution available
Email campaigns & targeting	Available One-off and recurring email campaigns with targeted recipient lists and Delivery Insights	Not available Transactional emails only; no dedicated email campaign functionality advertised.
Social media integration	Partial Coming Q4 2026	Available Basic Facebook and Twitter posting
Audience segmentation and automation	Available Dynamic list builder allows automation and highly targeted communications	Not available Group messaging only
Club website builder	Available No-code website builder included at no extra cost.	Available Website included in higher level plans.
Custom domains	Available Free Clubforce subdomain or link to your own custom domain	Available Subdomain and custom domain available

Switching from ClubZap to Clubforce

Ready to spend less time on admin and more time growing your club? Our team can help you make the move to Clubforce.

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Bring your existing club and membership records with you.

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We’ll help you configure your memberships, fundraising and communications in Clubforce.

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43% More Lotto Play Slips with Clubforce Tap to Pay

Salthill Knocknacarra GAA recorded a 43% increase in lotto play slips in their first draw after introducing Clubforce Tap to Pay.

“It’s made fundraising at the club faster, easier, and more secure.”

— Alan Hassett, Club Chair, Salthill Knocknacarra GAA

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Sell tickets in person with the Clubforce Tap to Pay mobile app